Monday, November 12, 2012

Cute Dress- Simplicity 1716

It looks like I'm flying! but really i'm just proud to be balancing on a big tree root in heeled boots...

I made this dress a couple weeks back and was very happy with the way it
came out. I used an April Johnson jersey print that I got on clearance
from Jo-Ann's and it was like wearing my pajamas out. Here are some
pictures and the pattern review from patternreview.com

PatternDescription: This pattern came with dress and blouse patterns that have interesting bust gathering detail.

Pattern Sizing: your average

Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done sewing with it? Yes, it did.

Were the instructions easy to follow?
Well, I was able to follow them, but the gathering effect up front
wasn't intuitive for me. You definitely want to hang on to your pattern
instructions for that part.

What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern?I
liked the ease with which it came together. Even though it seems like
it would be really fussy, it was actually not bad at all. The thing I
did dislike is that it seemed like it would be super hard (for me at
least) to sew the last step in the front gather on the sewing machine as
suggested. I didn't bother attempting and just sewed it by hand since
it was only like 4 inches long.

Fabric Used:I used a super drapey April Johnson jersey that was on clearance at Jo-Ann's. (half off clearance baby! oh yeah!) I really like the unexpected neon yellow flowers in the mix.

Pattern alterations or any design changes you made: I went down two to one sizes from what was recommended. I added an inch to the skirt, but still kept it short.

Would you sew it again? Would you recommend it to others? I love this dress, I would definitely sew it again, maybe with an A-line skirt and self-belt. I do recommend it.